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Lot #219

Lot 218: Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2014

Lot 218: Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2014

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Lightning-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 26 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1054
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 53
Class: Antique
Description:

Made in 1898. German silver Rocky Mountain blade front and semi-buckhorn rear sights, with the two-line address/patent dates and the caliber marking on the top flat and a full length magazine. The frame has the Rampant Colt on the left side. Smooth straight wrist stock, with a light border pattern on the forearm and a smooth steel buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, with 70% plus of the original blue finish, mixed with a brown patina and showing bright edge wear and mild handling marks overall. Stock is fine, with a "streak" of added varnish present on left side of wrist (top with mild dents and scuffs. Mechanically excellent.



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